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Lexus IS vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,060

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $47,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,740

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $41,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008200820082008
ModelISISIS911911911911911
Trim250350FCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 3,990          
Luxury Package 3,495 3,495            
Rear spoiler 355 355            
Headlight washers 100 100 100          
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 530 530 530 530 530
Sunroof 0 0            
Adaptive Sports Seats       3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       385 385 385 385  
Xenon HID headlights       1,090   1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       690 690 690 690  
Floor mats       140 140 140 140 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates       725 725 725 725 725
Bluetooth cell phone link       960 960 960 960 960
Navigation system       2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110  
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500 500
Wood trim       890 890 890 890 890
Audio controls on steering wheel       990 990 990 990  
CD changer, remote       650 650 650 650 650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel               620
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,302          
Luxury Package 2,796 2,796            
Rear spoiler 246 246            
Headlight washers 80 80 80          
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400 451 451 451 451 451
Sunroof 0 0            
Adaptive Sports Seats       2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       327 327 327 327  
Xenon HID headlights       927   927    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       587 587 587 587  
Floor mats       119 119 119 119 119
Illuminated door sill trim plates       616 616 616 616 616
Bluetooth cell phone link       816 816 816 816 816
Navigation system       1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794  
Heated front seats       425 425 425 425 425
Wood trim       757 757 757 757 757
Audio controls on steering wheel       842 842 842 842  
CD changer, remote       553 553 553 553 553
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel               527
Options (change) 8,440 8,440 4,590 12,715 11,625 12,715 11,625 5,015
Options (change) 6,824 6,824 3,782 10,811 9,884 10,811 9,884 4,264
Destination 765 765 765 860 860 860 860 860
Total Price $40,060 $45,510 $61,355 $87,075 $96,285 $100,575 $109,785 $132,075
Total Invoice $34,740 $39,537 $53,827 $75,845 $83,936 $87,709 $95,755 $115,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,631
Model Year20082008200820082008200820082008
ModelISISIS911911911911911
Trim250350FCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionM6T6T8M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$40,060$45,510$61,355$87,075$96,285$100,575$109,785$132,075
Adjustments for Features-1,760-2,710-2,5100-625-2,000-2,625-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,300$42,800$58,845$87,075$95,660$98,575$107,160$128,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$20,545$0$8,585$11,500$20,085$41,650
Total Invoice$34,740$39,537$53,827$75,845$83,936$87,709$95,755$115,437
Adjustments for Features-1,526-2,354-2,2020-545-1,744-2,290-2,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,214$37,183$51,625$75,845$83,391$85,965$93,465$112,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,969$18,411$0$7,546$10,120$17,620$36,664

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20082008200820082008200820082008
ModelISISIS911911911911911
Trim250350FCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150$150$150$150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300     
RWD$0$0$0$0$0   
AWD     $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200     
Proximity key$250$250$250     
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75     
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150     
Rearview camera$200$200$200     
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350     
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100     
Second-row low console  $100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100     
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125     
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential       $300
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration   $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0     
Larger rear spoiler       $200
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200     
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325     
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200$200$200
CD player   $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player       $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0     
Off-road navigation system   $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250    $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75     
Boost gauge       $75
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125 $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25     
Power-folding mirrors  $50     
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100     
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50     
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300      
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150     
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       $1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100     
Total Value of Features$5,975$6,925$6,725$4,215$4,840$6,215$6,840$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,760$2,710$2,510$0$625$2,000$2,625$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,526-2,354-2,2020-545-1,744-2,290-2,928

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20082008
ModelIS911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in92.5 in
Length180.1 in175.6 in
Width70.9 in71.2 in
Height56.1 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested157561%
Total Not Requested102539%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested157561%
Total Not Requested102539%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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